How to get from El Alto to Palca by bus and gondola?

From El Alto to Palca by bus and gondola

To get from El Alto to Palca in La Paz, take the LR gondola from Estación 16 De Julio / Jach'A Qhathu station to Estacion Cementerio / Ajayuni station. Next, take the 239 bus from Av. Entre Ríos Y Hugo Rex station to Parada De Bus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The bus and gondola schedule from El Alto may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and gondola schedule to Palca on the Moovit app.

75min
Walk to gondola station
Gondola - LRLR
Bus - 239239
Leaves from Estación 16 De Julio / Jach'A Qhathu

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to gondola station
    Walk to gondola station
    Estación 16 De Julio / Jach'A Qhathu
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Gondola - LRLR
    Wait for gondola
    LR
    Estación 16 De Julio - Estación Central/Estación Central - Estación 16 De Julio
  • 3
    Ride to gondola station
    Ride to gondola station
    Estacion Cementerio / Ajayuni
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Av. Entre Ríos Y Hugo Rex
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 239239
    Wait for bus
    239
    Palca
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Parada De Bus
    Ride to bus station
    Parada De Bus
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Alto to Palca

The distance between El Alto, La Paz and Palca, La Paz is approximately 24.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Alto to Palca by bus and gondola, so no matter how you choose to travel in La Paz – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Gondola schedule from El Alto to Palca

To check the bus and gondola schedule from El Alto to Palca using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (El Alto) and destination (Palca), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and gondola routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and gondola, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and gondola schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Alto to Palca?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Gondola line LR, Bus line 239.

  • Is there a direct gondola between El Alto and Palca in La Paz?

    No, you’ll have to take one gondola line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which gondola line goes from El Alto to Palca in La Paz?

    The LR gondola line goes from Estación 16 De Julio / Jach'A Qhathu station near El Alto to Estacion Cementerio / Ajayuni station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Estacion Cementerio / Ajayuni station near Palca in La Paz.

  • How long does it take to travel from El Alto to Palca in La Paz by gondola and bus?

    The total travel time between El Alto and Palca in La Paz by gondola and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the gondola near El Alto to get to Palca in La Paz?

    Get on the LR gondola from the Estación 16 De Julio / Jach'A Qhathu station near El Alto in La Paz.

  • Where do I get off the gondola when travelling between El Alto and Palca in La Paz?

    Get off the gondola at the Estacion Cementerio / Ajayuni stop, which is closest to Palca in La Paz.

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